Episode notes
The JBP kicks off its latest episode discussing Lionel Richie's comments about Chris Brown & Usher (37:25) before turning to Charlamagne tha God vs. Ray Daniels due to Ray's thoughts on Roc Nation and the next JAY-Z album (1:18:41). Mona discusses the allegations against Sidney Starr (1:56:25), updates in the Lil Durk trial (2:12:33), and Marc Lamont Hill shares info on his interview with DJ Vlad (2:18:12). Also, Russell Westbrook announces his retirement (2:22:34), new music (2:29:10), Pitchfork's review of Tyga's new album (2:43:00), and much more! Become a Patron of The Joe Budden Podcast…
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2 Sep 2026 · 3 hr 8 min
Episode 960 | "Little Italy"
Off of Joe's 46th birthday, the crew reacts to the party over the weekend which included Joe getting engaged along with the announcement of a baby girl on the way (19:45). Joe then sends his thank-yous to everyone involved (30:46), the room reacts to Ish and Joe wearing the same color jacket (1:09:17), and more on the NFL scammer story as a man defrauds women out of $1.3 million (1:22:53). Keefe D has been found guilty in the murder of Tupac (1:47:00), more trial updates including D4vd, MO3, and Lil Durk (1:54:38), and Marc Lamont Hill discusses clipper-gate (2:08:54). Also, the JBP reacts…
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29 Aug 2026 · 3 hr 40 min
Episode 959 | "Knock The Hustle"
Heading into Joe's birthday weekend, the JBP kicks off this episode discussing the cost of barbers (1:25) before Joe addresses the fans who wanted the crew to talk about Lil Durk's trial (41:38). The room then dives into the DJ Vlad & Elliott Wilson interview with Hit-Boy and whether you can 'knock a hustle' (1:23:25), Hit-Boy speaks on his relationship with Nas (1:34:55), plus the investments into his father's rap career leads to a conversation over Hit-Boy's decision making (1:44:00). Also, the new Druski CTE skit is met with criticism (2:25:29), Lady Gaga sends shade towards Madonna…
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26 Aug 2026 · 3 hr 16 min
Episode 958 | "Quarterly Cheating Updates"
The JBP kicks off this episode discussing Serayah publicly ending her engagement with Joey Bada$$ (24:19) before turning to San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York being arrested in Ohio for enlisting the services of a prostitute for $140 (1:24:20). The crew then sends their best after the passing of actor Michael Wright highlighting his role in 'The Five Heartbeats' (1:46:30), another hypothetical Verzuz pits Avant against Ginuwine (1:53:27), and country music legend Dolly Parton passes at the age of 80 (2:07:45). Also, the room reacts to PVNCH calling Rapsody's top-5 rappers list 'trendy'…
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22 Aug 2026 · 3 hr 5 min
Episode 957 | "Not Your Average Joe"
The latest episode from the JBP begins with a recap of the Donell Jones & Joe Thomas Verzuz (27:33) before the room talks about diva behaviors after reacting to the viral video of Usher and a doorman (52:00). In new music, Ransom drops 'The Price of Clarity' (1:18:43), a new single from Lucky Daye & Leon Thomas (1:28:22) as well as Tsu Surf (1:48:18), and The Game drops 'The Documentary 3' (1:55:00). Also, a trio of trial updates including Lil Durk (2:23:10), Mona discusses Karmelo Anthony (2:27:22), Keefe D (2:31:28), and much more. Become a Patron of The Joe Budden Podcast for additional…
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19 Aug 2026 · 3 hr 21 min
Episode 956 | "WAR OF THE JOURNALISTS"
The JBP kicks off its latest episode with a conversation on colognes and wearing it to the gym (29:30) before Marc Lamont Hill responds to DJ Akademiks after he called out journalists by name for not covering Drake vs. Roc Nation properly (42:23). Stephen A. Smith calls being given a 'thumbs down' award from the National Association of Black Journalists 'highly offensive' (1:18:47), family drama in LA as Jeanie Buss is against her siblings in the sale of the Lakers (1:55:15) which leads to the latest on Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers (2:04:18). Also, Orlando Brown and Ray J fight on an…
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12 Aug 2026 · 3 hr 26 min
Episode 954 | "Judge Of The Peace"
The latest episode from the JBP kicks off with QueenzFlip sharing his thoughts about InvestFest 2026 (26:30) before Ice recaps the Chris Brown & Usher show at Met Life Stadium (35:14). A Donell Jones & Joe Thomas Verzuz is around the corner (52:00) which leads to a debate over Beyoncé & Janet Jackson (1:02:38), former NBA players Enes Kanter & Royce White want to enter the 2027 WNBA draft (1:17:00), and reactions to the recent 'What's The Dirt?' video which dives into the alleged feud between JAY-Z and Drake (1:25:05). Also, a steakhouse in Hollywood, Florida is offering nude dining events…
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8 Aug 2026 · 3 hr 7 min
Episode 953 | "Premium Content"
Parks returns to his seat in the latest episode of the JBP as he explains his absence earlier this week (9:22) before turning to fans calling out the crew for not attending a J. Cole show in New York (34:00). Ice then discusses the new Pooh Shiesty album (49:45), the 'To The Baha' podcast has a debate between Luka Doncic & Jalen Brunson (1:02:24) which leads to news that Doncic's ex-fiance is asking for $50 million (1:13:18). Rapper Malice proves he didn't steal a hot dog (1:24:08), Robert Pattinson is set to play Chris Hansen (1:30:32), and Perez Hilton's recent livestream (1:52:58). Also,…
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5 Aug 2026 · 2 hr 42 min
Episode 952 | "Stuck In Turks"
The JBP's latest episode begins with the news of Joe's weekly true-crime video podcast, partnering with Wolf Entertainment (28:45) before Marc Lamont Hill shares his thoughts on the upcoming Joe Jackson Documentary 'The Manager. The Mythology. The Legend.' (34:42). Political Commentator Roland Martin is being extorted (44:50), A$AP Rocky withdraws a job offer with a graphic designer which leads the room to speak on dealing with entrepreneurs (52:26), and the latest debate on splitting the dinner bill after a Queen Naija livestream (1:07:40). Myspace is planning a comeback (1:39:10) while…
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1 Aug 2026 · 3 hr 6 min
Episode 951 | "On The Record"
The latest episode from the JBP begins with Forbes Highest-Paid Podcasters of 2026 list (25:15) before turning to new music from Cardi B (42:53), Meek Mill (49:20), and Wale (1:02:08). Dave East removes 38 Spesh from his new album with Harry Fraud (1:08:57), Lil Wayne is going viral again after his most recent show (1:20:55), and a strange headline involving DJ Envy (1:38:55). Also, more allegations against actor and singer Jared Leto (1:57:20), the crew shares recently watched TV shows and documentaries (2:14:47), Ish shares his latest thoughts on Pablo Torre's investigation on Kawhi…
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29 Jul 2026 · 3 hr 4 min
Episode 950 | "The Honey Bun"
The JBP starts its latest episode discussing 38 Spesh's new diss record aimed at Jadakiss and Jim Jones (30:23) before the back and forth between Memphis Bleek, Uncle Murda & Tony Yayo (1:07:30). The crew then reacts to the female Usher kicked off stage including her comments following the concert (1:30:38), Summer Jam 2026 (1:45:15), and the latest in the Noah Wells case after new audio hit the internet (2:04:30). Also, the Philadelphia 76ers will get 34 televised games this season (2:15:40), HBCU Tuskegee University has a new dress code (2:26:40), Marc Lamont Hill shares his thoughts…
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